A Virtual Cemetery created by David W. Coleman

Black MLB Pioneers

This Virtual Cemetery is a tribute to those brave men who integrated Major League Baseball, from Jackie Robinson with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 through Pumpsie Green with the Boston Red Sox in 1959. In other words, all Black players who made their Big League debut prior to 1960 are eligible for inclusion. The inspiration for this area was the book, Crossing the Line: Black Major Leaguers 1947-1959 (University of Iowa Press, 1994) by Larry Moffi and Jonathan Kronstadt. (Although he was overlooked by the authors and not featured in the book, Zoilo Versalles is included in this virtual cemetery, as he was a Black Venezuelan major leaguer who debuted prior to 1960, and during his pro career he suffered the same trials and indignities as did Black Americans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, etc. Robert "Bob" Wilson is another notable omission from the book. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958.)

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Hank AaronFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

5 Feb 1934 – 22 Jan 2021

Professional Baseball Player. He was best known...

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Plot info: Section MIDDLE, Lot 20-B, Range A, Block 4-1, Grave 1

Thomas Edison “Tom” Alston Flowers have been left.

31 Jan 1926 – 30 Dec 1993

Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

Edmundo “Sandy” AmorosFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

30 Jan 1930 – 27 Jun 1992

Major League Baseball Player. Born in La Habana,...

Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Plot info: Mausoleum 17-2

Gene BakerFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

15 Jun 1925 – 1 Dec 1999

Major League Baseball Player. He was infielder...

Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA

Plot info: Section L, Grave 16

Ernie “Mr. Cub” BanksFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

31 Jan 1931 – 23 Jan 2015

Hall of Fame Major Leage Baseball Player. A career...

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA

Plot info: Section: WILLOWMERE Lot: 19&20 Sub Lot: SubLot 11 Grave: 1

Frank Barnes Flowers have been left.

26 Aug 1926 – 19 Oct 2014

Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, USA

Earl BatteyFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

5 Jan 1935 – 15 Nov 2003

Major League Baseball Player. At 6'1", and 205lbs,...

Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Plot info: esperanza lot 37 grave 5

Carlos (Rodriquez) “Comet” Bernier Flowers have been left.

28 Jan 1927 – 6 Apr 1989

Juana Diaz, Juana Diaz Municipality, Puerto Rico, USA

Joe BlackFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

8 Feb 1924 – 17 May 2002

Major League Baseball Player. He was a...

Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, USA

Plot info: Section G-2

Robert Richard “Rope” BoydFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

1 Oct 1919 – 7 Sep 2004

Professional Baseball Player. A native of Potts...

Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA

Plot info: Veterans, Section C, Space C16

Marshall “Sheriff” BridgesFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

2 Jun 1931 – 3 Sep 1990

Major League Baseball Player. The left-handed...

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA

Plot info: Section 5, Lot 410, Grave 1

Bill BrutonFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

22 Dec 1925 – 5 Dec 1995

Major League Baseball Player. As starting center...

New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

Plot info: Garden of Eternity

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